US Bridges

US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River

Good

Travis County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of SH 71 · Structure no. 142270015109515

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,187 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,340
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River in Travis County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16,340 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,608 by 2039. The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 183 Nbgp & Conn
CrossesColorado River
Location1.7 MI N of SH 71
RouteU.S. Route 183
StateTexas
Coordinates30.24571, -97.69033
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,187 ft (361.8 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,340 (2019)
Projected traffic19,608 by 2039
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a toll road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River carry?

About 16,340 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River?

The structure is 1,187 ft (361.8 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 183 Nbgp & Conn over Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the Local Toll Authority.